(VOVworld) – Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai on Tuesday instructed the post-flood response in the central province of Quang Ngai.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai delivered relief aids to the people in the flood-hit areas

The Deputy Prime Minister visited the people who were seriously affected by recent floods. While working with Quang Ngai province’s authorities, Hai asked the province to mobilize resources to assure enough food for the people and take preventive measures against diseases. The province has allocated its budget to help the local people clean and restore houses, schools and health clinics.

Vietnam Red Cross Society has provided aids worth 56,000 USD to 5 provinces: Binh Dinh, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Kon Tum and Gia Lai. The money will be used to purchase food and the essentials for the poor households affected by the natural disasters. Binh Dinh province’s Red Cross Society provided thousands of boxes of instant noodles and 2,000 liters of water to the people.

Speaking to local people in Dai Phong commune, Dai Loc district, Quang Nam province, the Deputy Prime Minister encouraged them to overcome difficulties and return to their normal lives soon. He spoke highly of efforts by the local people and authorities in evacuating people to safer areas and recovering from the flood’s consequences. Hai asked the province to mobilize resources to clean and restore houses, schools and health clinics: "The government has policies in place to support infrastructure re-building. The foremost task now is to assure plant and animal seeds, medicine and food. It is also necessary to clean and sterilize the surrounding environment. The province’s budget should be prioritized for projects on water reservoirs to assure safety for people".